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Police: Man assaulted, sexually abused, threatened to kill woman

Published On: Jan 10 2013 02:04:04 PM EST

LOUISVILLE, Ky. -

A man faces multiple charges after police say held a woman against her will, assaulted her, sexually abused her and threatened to kill her.

According to arrest report, 47-year-old Damon Dryden became upset with the victim and punched her in the face repeatedly until the victim lost conscious. Police say he then choked the victim and threatened to kill her.

When the victim regained consciousness, Dryden then reportedly began smacking her in the face, took her phone and again threatened to kill her.

Police said Dryden ripped off the victim’s clothes, sexually assaulted her and forced her into the shower.

The victim said when she opened the shower curtain, Dryden was standing in the doorway of the bathroom with an aluminum bat. When she asked what he intended to do, he reportedly told her he was going to kill her and hit the highway.

After allegedly forcing her out of the shower, the victim saw her reflection and asked for medical treatment.

She said Dryden refused and told her he would kill her if she called 911. The victim said that later, Dryden suddenly left.

The victim received approximately 21 stitches to the right side of her top lip.

She had severe broken blood vessels in both eyes and under her tongue.

The victim also suffered bruising, pain and difficulty swallowing liquids.

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